Welcome to NICA!

The National Independent Concessionaires Association is dedicated to strengthening relationships with the Fair, Festival, and Special Events Industries through effective communication, benefits, education, leadership, and solutions.

Our growing membership includes over 1100 mobile food and retail Concessionaires, Fairs, Festivals, and Associate Members in the Industry-related companies in the United States and Canada. NICA's large amount of benefits include discounts on variety of items including food, beverages, supplies, travel, and lodging, so you can make the most of your season.

NICA participates in a majority of State Fair annual conventions along with the WFA Convention and NICA Sysco Marketplace in January, NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods Food Show in February, and IAFE Convention in November.

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Focusing on the Future Together

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has thrust our lives into unknown territory. We recognize this is a frightening time and that many in our Industry have faced both health and economic impacts. We are here to help. The NICA Office is now located in a state mandated for “stay-at-home,” but the NICA Staff is fully operational as a telecommuting workforce and we are ready to assist you.

Our NICA Board of Directors understands that during this time of COVID-19, tight money and uncertainty is having an impact on many of our members’ businesses. Therefore, if you are a member in good standing experiencing a hardship paying your NICA membership dues please contact us today and we will provide a six month grace period.

Election Ballots Are on Their Way!

It's that time of year again! Three nominees have been selected for the 2020 Board of Directors Election: Phillip Delahoyde, Kelly Grout, and Vincent Nelson, CCE. Ballots have been sent out on July 15th to Voting Members. If you have had a change in address, please login to your Online Member Account to change your information, or contact us at (813) 438-8926 or nica@nicainc.org. If you haven't received a ballot by August 31, contact us and you will be sent a replacement. All votes must be sent in no later than September 30, 2020. Good luck to all candidates!

Announcements

August 7: The Agricultural Fairs Rescue Act

July 14: From the Desk of Don Delahoyde, CCE, NICA President

June 9: "Friends of NICA" Disclaimer

May 21: The NICA Office is closed on Memorial Day

May 1: From the Desk of Don Delahoyde, CCE, NICA President

April 1: Updates from Our Partners & Resources Regarding COVID-19

March 17: COVID-19 - IAFE Roundtable

March 13: From the Desk of Rey O'Day Regarding Logistic Concerns

March 12: From the Desk of Rey O'Day, NICA Executive Director

October 1: Rey O'Day Named Executive Director

The discount and savings programs that NICA has negotiated with our premiere partners are just another way we are building relationships throughout this industry in order to bring much needed and REAL benefits to our members. See the latest Benefit Booklet for more details.